Here are some specific observations or recommendations from the workshop concerning the preparation of Chapter I. Your further suggestions are most welcome.


Chapter I should contain a succinct synthesis or analysis of the status and trends of and major threats to biodiversity, using as much information or data as possible and appropriate indicators if available. It could be based on biodiversity country studies, assessments or surveys already made at various levels and data obtained through modern technologies such as GIS, remote sensing and satellite mapping. Parties are encouraged to use data over time series to analyze trends or changes in trends of biodiversity. Use of graphics, tables and figures is encouraged to illustrate these changes.


Lack of adequate data or scattered data from different sources is considered as a major challenge. Identifying or using appropriate indicators is also a challenge. In addition, authentication of information from various sources or managing a big load of information is difficult.

In terms of threats to biodiversity, it is recommended that climate change impacts on biodiversity should be reflected, however there is a concern over assessing them due to the unavailability of relevant data and information.